A fictional story about a couple that finds themselves in a hands-on sex therapy group, where therapists, surrogates, and other patients interact sexually.
All fictional characters portrayed are over the age of 18. Self-edited and proofed, so if you are looking for a story with perfect grammar, and 0 mistakes, this probably is not it. Comments on the storyline are always appreciated.
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Helga and her husband Garth had been having problems with intimacy. They were still young, in their late 20s, and it was too soon to be having that kind of trouble. The love they had for each other was as strong as ever, but the sex was just not fulfilling. They tried traditional counseling, in fact with several therapists. All of them have been with just her and Garth present with the counselor. The counselor's talk helped them short-term when it came to their enjoyment of sex. It was kind of like getting a pep talk and leaving all pumped up and fucking like they did when they were teens, but then in the coming weeks and months, it would quickly fade to when it was unsatisfactory for both of them.
One of the things they had in their marriage was good communication, or they probably would not have realized that there had to be some help they could get to take things back to what was their normal, 3 to 4 times a week sex, and very pleasureful for both of them. They ended up changing therapists after a couple of visits and moving on to a new one with different ideas for treatment. All the proposed solutions to the problems seemed to be just variations of standards used by most therapists, like setting the right atmosphere for sex, obtaining the right state of mind, and others. The last therapist they went to recommended group therapy to them. He said that sometimes hearing that you are not the only one experiencing the same types of problems often helps in solving them.
The group therapy worked, but the results long term were the same as couples counseling. They even tried changing groups a couple of times. It was better therapy for them, it lasted longer and the sex was better than before, but still would fade after a while.
The last therapist they went to and explained their situation gave them some advice. He was a licensed therapist, but he thought outside of the box. He told them about a controversial therapist that has had good luck with multiple couples. His ways were not what would be considered ethical by most therapists, or the governing bodies that certify them. He said he has had mixed reports from couples that have tried it, but the ones that stuck with it claimed it was life-changing. He said he thought about the guy because Helga made him think of the guy's heritage and background might be the same, more liberal as far as sex goes. He learned this after discovering that his parents like Helga's were immigrants from Scandinavia, where sex is thought of differently. This particular Dr. had even gone back to Norway to study under a cutting edge Dr. after he got his Ph.D...
He made it very clear that he was into some radical stuff he learned while studying over there. He said that he has heard he uses college students not just as surrogates, but as teaching aides. He would have them demonstrate by having live sex to go with what he was teaching. He believed that there is nothing like being able to see what you're being taught demonstrated.
He told them that he could see by their facial expressions when he described the theory that we were probably open-minded enough to try it. He told them that he would rather not go into any more detail as it could have an adverse effect if they take his course. He gave them a plain piece of paper with the guy's name and phone number on it. He said that the name the therapist uses for this type of therapy is simply Todd or Doc Todd. He uses that as an alias as he has a regular practice he is certified for, and counts on it to finance his research. He made sure they knew this was his suggestion as a person, and that not by him as a certified therapist.
They took the number and discussed it in the coming weeks. Once they had tried one more group session with another therapist they decided to go ahead and call him. They were very open-minded, and watching a young couple make love as a learning tool, seemed to have some merit, but then what did they have to lose if it didn't?
They signed up so to speak, Todd did not want any paperwork, and there was no charge for the first session. He explained that he had 7 couples signed up, and he knows he will lose at least two, likely more after the first session. He said he is upfront with everyone as to what this all entails and he wants no hard feelings for taking their money.
They attended this first orientation session and were happy to see that most of the other couples were in their age bracket, none seemed older than their 30s.
Todd got right down to the theory that his program was based on. First, the fact that he felt that it takes live, and sometimes interactive demonstrations in his teaching. The next thing that is a big part of being sexually satisfied is to find out what you and your partner keep to yourself, your fantasies, and your kinks so to speak.
He told them even if they have good communication in their marriage, for one reason or another people tend to not communicate what they like, or what types of lifestyles they would like to try with their partner. He added that it is not unusual for a person to not even know what their sexual desires are. A person generally has several, and as far as how many exist when you include variations the number is almost infinite.
He expanded on his description of his sessions as to what they might include as well. He said his student assistants perform sex acts, and are mostly just amateur actors. He said that sex is naturally a little awkward, so expect that from his assistants. He said he gets new partners and rotates them from session to session so none of them get too comfortable with each other.
Garth and Helga soon found out why he loses some couples after this first session. It was when he made it clear that he is convinced he can solve any intimacy problem with any couple that loves each other. Todd added that he was willing to do whatever it takes to do this. He explained that in some sessions that he has found if the couples were open to it, and consented, he would take things beyond just demonstrations. He was pretty frank about everything, and this one was what probably caused couples to drop out. Todd said that sometimes if a couple would like to try something, he gives them the option to have other couples watch, and help critique their lovemaking. That the more eyes on a couple making love, the more things can be picked up on and improved.
What it boiled down to was that it was possible if you take this course seriously, and are dedicated and determined, you may end up doing even more than just watching, and being watched. If all participants agree to it, you may want to do more than that with your classmates. He added that sometimes if you are just not getting it, the use of a surrogate with an individual student, or a surrogate couple interacting with the couple can be yet another tool.
It left them wondering, what did this all mean? Could end up fucking in front of the others? Was he talking about swapping partners, or fucking one of his young assistants?
They were going to have to decide if any of these activities were deal breakers for them, they both felt they needed to discuss it to make sure they both felt the same.